<p>Hey guys... Can you please list the major scholarships requiring US citizenship? (And to clarify, you can be a permanent resident and be a NMSF correct?) Thanks..</p>
<p>Bump!!!!!!</p>
<p>To participate in the National Merit® Scholarship Program, a student must:</p>
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<p>be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.</p>
<p>National</a> Merit Scholarship Corporation - National Merit Scholarship Program
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If a student who qualifies to continue in the scholarship competition (as a Semifinalist or Special Scholarship candidate) has not yet become a U.S. citizen, the following documentation must be submitted to NMSC with the Scholarship Application:</p>
<p>• A letter signed by the student explaining his or her plans for becoming a
citizen, including the date on which the student expects to be eligible and
will apply for U.S. citizenship</p>
<p>AND</p>
<p>• If the student is a U.S. lawful permanent resident, a copy of the student’s
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card); or a copy of the student’s passport
including the identity/biographical page and the “I-551” stamp showing
that the student has been granted lawful permanent resident status</p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>• If the student has applied for U.S. lawful permanent residence, a copy of Form I-797 Receipt Notice from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) that verifies that the student filed the “Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status” (Form I-485). Note: Form I-797 Receipt Notice must be received on or before January 31 of the program year.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nationalmerit.org/citizenship.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.nationalmerit.org/citizenship.pdf</a>
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